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SUMMARY:Farming Where You Live Webinar Series Explores Farm Income
DESCRIPTION:The Farming Where You Live Webinar Series begins Sept. 17 with the first of four free online sessions for landowners and beginning farmers looking to generate income from farm or forest land. \nThe Farming Where You Live Webinar Series is a free online program from the University of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture for landowners and beginning farmers who want to use farm or forest land productively. Sessions are scheduled for September 17\, September 24\, October 1\, and October 7\, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Attendees must preregister. \nThis series targets people who may own acreage and are deciding which agricultural or forestry enterprise makes sense for their property. It can also help beginning farmers evaluate land\, identify realistic income opportunities\, and better understand available resources. \nFarming Where You Live Webinar Series Focuses on Practical Land Use\nThis Webinar Series focuses on practical ways to assess existing land and consider how it might generate income. That may include agricultural enterprises\, forest-based opportunities\, or other uses that fit the landowner’s goals and available resources. \nFor many landowners\, the challenge is not simply deciding what they could do with a property. The harder question is whether an idea fits the land\, available labor\, the market\, and the time and money they are willing to invest. \nA program like this can help participants move from a general idea toward a more realistic plan. \n\n\nFarming Where You Live Webinar Series Can Help Beginning Farmers\nBeginning farmers often have to make several decisions at once\, including what to produce\, how much land they need\, and whether a proposed enterprise can support itself financially. \nThe series gives participants a chance to hear from agricultural professionals while thinking through those decisions before making larger investments. \nBecause the sessions are online\, farmers and landowners can participate from anywhere in the region without traveling. Participants may get more from the program by bringing questions about their own property and keeping notes on programs\, contacts\, or resources they want to investigate later. \nFarming Where You Live Webinar Series Runs Through October 7\nThe organizers schedule the final live session for October 7. \nLandowners and beginning farmers interested in the Farming Where You Live Webinar Series should register in advance and confirm the schedule and connection information before each session. The program may be especially useful for people with land available who are still figuring out what kind of farm or forest enterprise best fits their property\, resources\, and long-term goals. \nRead our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!
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SUMMARY:Farming on Leased Land Webinar Looks at Farmland Access
DESCRIPTION:The Farming on Leased Land Webinar is scheduled for September 17 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. NC FarmLink and N.C. Cooperative Extension are organizing the online program for farmers and landowners interested in agricultural leases and access to farmland. \nFor beginning farmers in particular\, access to suitable land can be one of the biggest obstacles to starting or expanding an operation. Purchasing farmland may be out of reach\, especially for someone still building a customer base\, equipment inventory\, and farm income. \nLeasing can provide another route. It lets a farmer start using land without the immediate cost of buying property. However\, a lease works best when both the farmer and landowner understand what they are agreeing to from the beginning. \n\n\nFarming on Leased Land Webinar Covers Lease Agreements\nThis webinar covers strategies for finding farmland to lease\, best practices for lease agreements\, and ways landowners can connect with farmers looking for land. \nA good farmland lease involves more than agreeing on rent. Farmers and property owners may need to discuss who is responsible for fences\, buildings\, roads\, utilities\, and other infrastructure. They should also understand how long the lease will last and what happens if either party ends the agreement. \nWritten expectations can be especially important when a farmer plans to improve the property or needs several years to establish an enterprise. \nFarming on Leased Land Webinar Can Help Prevent Misunderstandings\nClear communication can prevent small disagreements from turning into serious problems. Farmers may want to discuss access to water\, equipment storage\, maintenance\, conservation practices\, and what types of agricultural activities the landowner will allow. \nThe webinar allows participants to think through those questions before agreeing. It may also help landowners understand what farmers need from a property to operate successfully. \nFarming on Leased Land Webinar Is Available Online\nBecause this Webinar is online\, farmers and landowners can participate from across the region without traveling. Participants may want to bring questions about their own leasing situations and take notes on resources or contacts they want to pursue afterward. \nAnyone planning to participate should check the event information before September 17 for registration instructions\, connection details\, and any schedule changes. \n\nRead our articles about educational opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/farming-on-leased-land-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Thinking of Opening a Farm Stand?
DESCRIPTION:Opening a Farm Stand Takes More Than Setting Up a Table\nThinking of Opening a Farm Stand? is a free virtual workshop scheduled for September 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Haywood County Center is organizing the program\, with Carol Coulter of Appalachian State University serving as the speaker. \nThe workshop is designed for farmers who are considering selling directly to customers from their farms or another roadside location. Opening a farm stand can create a new market for produce\, meat\, eggs\, flowers\, value-added products\, and other farm goods\, but it takes more than arranging products and waiting for customers. \nFarmers need to think about how the stand will operate as part of the larger farm business and what customers will experience when they arrive. \nOpening a Farm Stand Requires Planning for Customers\nThe workshop will cover farm stand design\, safety considerations\, and direct-market opportunities. \nLocation and layout can affect how easily customers find the stand\, where they park\, and how they move through the sales area. Farmers may also need to consider signs\, displays\, shade\, refrigeration\, payment methods\, and how they will restock products during busy periods. \nA farm stand also puts the farmer in the retail business. Producers who normally sell through wholesale markets may suddenly find themselves handling customer questions\, pricing products\, maintaining displays\, and managing transactions. \nThose responsibilities can require a different skill set than production alone. \n\n\nOpening a Farm Stand Means Understanding the Rules\nAnother important part of opening a farm stand is understanding which regulations apply. The workshop will address North Carolina requirements along with food safety and product-handling considerations. \nRequirements can vary depending on what a farmer sells. Fresh produce may involve different considerations than meat\, eggs\, dairy products\, or foods prepared on the farm. Farmers should understand which rules apply before investing in structures\, equipment\, or inventory. \nLocal zoning\, parking and signage requirements may also affect how and where a farm stand can operate. \nOpening a Farm Stand Can Create a Direct Connection With Customers\nDirect marketing lets farmers meet the people buying their products and explain how they’re grown or raised. A well-run farm stand can also encourage repeat visits and strengthen a farm’s presence in the community. \nHowever\, direct sales work best when farmers consider both the opportunity and the additional workload. The September 17 workshop gives prospective farm-stand operators a chance to learn about those issues before making a larger investment. \nBecause the program is online\, farmers can participate from across the region without traveling. Participants may want to bring questions about their own farms\, products\, or proposed locations. \nRead our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!
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